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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GX85

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 front
Portability
83
Imaging
54
Features
76
Overall
62

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GX85 Key Specs

Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6020
Panasonic GX85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 426g - 122 x 71 x 44mm
  • Released April 2016
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Photography Glossary

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GX85 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic GX85, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the 6020 (13MP) and the GX85 (16MP) is pretty similar but the 6020 (1/2.3") and GX85 (Four Thirds) have different sensor sizes.

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The 6020 was unveiled 7 years before the GX85 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 6020 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX85 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the 6020 scores against the GX85 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Panasonic GX85

 6020 GX85 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GX85 over the Olympus 6020

 GX85 6020 
ReleasedApril 2016February 2010More modern by 75 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic GX85

 6020 GX85 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GX85 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 6020 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Panasonic GX85 has dimensions of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") with a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 6020 and Panasonic GX85 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the 6020 vs the GX85.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GX85 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 6020 and GX85 is 95 and 83 respectively.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GX85 top view buttons comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GX85 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specs. The image underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 6020 and GX85.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The 6020 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Panasonic GX85 will offer greater detail having an extra 3MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 6020 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GX85 sensor size comparison

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GX85 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 6020 Portrait photography information
Panasonic GX85 Portrait photography information
28
megapixel count good (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
72
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus 6020 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GX85 as a Street photography camera
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (122g)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
83
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch to focus
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 6020 Sports photography details
Panasonic GX85 Sports photography details
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
62
quiet shooting (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low battery life (290 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 6020 Travel photography factors
Panasonic GX85 Travel photography factors
70
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
weather proofing
megapixel count good (13 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
low battery life (290 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 6020 Landscape photography information
Panasonic GX85 Landscape photography information
40
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (13MP)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (16MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
low battery life (290 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 6020 Vlogging information
Panasonic GX85 Vlogging information
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
35
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
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Olympus 6020 vs Panasonic GX85 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 6020 and Panasonic GX85
 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85
Alternate name mju Tough 6020 Lumix DMC-GX80 / Lumix DMC-GX7 Mark II
Class Waterproof Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-02 2016-04-05
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 13 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4592 x 3448
Max native ISO 1600 25600
Lowest native ISO 64 200
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Available lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.9 2.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,764k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122 gr (0.27 pounds) 426 gr (0.94 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") 122 x 71 x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 71
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 662
Other
Battery life - 290 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID Li-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 seconds) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $279 $800